Question

If 3,160 tons of water flow over Niagara Falls every second, and it takes about 31.75 gallons to make 1 ton, how many gallons of water flow over Niagara every second?

A) 100,340 gallons
B) 10,034 gallons
C) 31,759 gallons
D) 1,003,400 gallons

Answer 1

To calculate the number of gallons of water flowing over Niagara Falls every second, we need to multiply the flow rate in tons by the conversion factor from tons to gallons. The answer is D) 1,003,400 gallons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is D) 1,003,400 gallons.

To calculate the number of gallons of water flowing over Niagara Falls every second, we need to multiply the flow rate in tons by the conversion factor from tons to gallons.

Given that 1 ton is equivalent to 31.75 gallons, we can multiply the flow rate of 3,160 tons by 31.75 to get the number of gallons. This gives us a result of 100,340 gallons which is closest to option D) 1,003,400 gallons.